Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem's Incorrect Description of Habeas Corpus
Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem incorrectly described habeas corpus as a presidential authority to deport individuals during a Senate hearing. Senator Maggie Hassan corrected her and emphasized the importance of habeas corpus as a foundational right that separates free societies from police states. Discussions around the suspension of habeas corpus and historical examples like President Abraham Lincoln and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's actions were also mentioned.
Key Points
- Habeas corpus is a bedrock constitutional legal principle that safeguards individuals from unlawful imprisonment.
- Senator Maggie Hassan corrected Secretary Noem's incorrect description of habeas corpus during the Senate hearing.
- Discussions around the suspension of habeas corpus and historical examples like President Abraham Lincoln and President Franklin D. Roosevelt's actions were brought up.